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Again? The Times is reporting that Garfield guidance counselor, Raymond Willis, is under investigation by OSPI at the request of Seattle Public Schools. Willis has been fined - two times - by state regulators for financial issues not related to his work in the district. The district filed a complaint saying that he has violated stated law that says school employees must have "good moral character and/or personal fitness."The district says this investigation may take a year (!) Willis has been at Garfield since 2007 but he had been at Sealth but was fired from his coaching job there. I would submit that, despite this length record of problems, the district cannot just fire Willis and thus, they filed for the investigation.
Just a heads up, the district's website is off-line until Monday, July 31st, when they will unveil a new design.
Between August 1 and 15, we will begin a phased launch of the 100 individual redesigned school websites beginning with secondary schools and followed by elementary schools.Starting tomorrow, you MUST dial the area code in the state - even if you are calling someone within your own area code - because of the new area code, 564, that is coming online soon.
Also in the news, the Green Dot charter chain just absorbed a local charter, Excel. The first step was Excel realizing they couldn't manage themselves and now, having Green Dot take them in. It would appear that there will be very few home-grown charter schools in our region (Spokane's two seem to be much more community-based.)
Just saw the wonderful Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirrors exhibit at SAM. Unbelievably great. Child-like polka-dots and pumpkins belie a deeper meaning. I don't think there are still tickets to buy online but you can go early for same-day tickets. I wish all kids could see this because it is so amazing.
However, SAM is having a free drop-in studio on Saturdays from now until September 10th from 11 am-1 pm. All ages and abilities can take part in hands-on art making and see local artists demonstrate projects inspired by the exhibit.
Also, SAM at Olympic Sculpture Park is having a Family Field Day tomorrow, Saturday, July 29th, from 11 am-3 pm. Free except for the food.
Bring the whole family for all-ages art making, performances, family-friendly yoga, and community partner activities to get everyone thinking creatively about our environment and how we can help it.Lastly, from Seattle Public Library
The first total solar eclipse in almost 40 years will cross the U.S. on Monday, Aug. 21. In Seattle, 94% of the sun will be covered when the moon passes in front of it.
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, The Seattle Public Library will distribute a limited number of free viewing glasses to safely watch the solar eclipse that will take place from 9:08 a.m. to 11:38 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21. Leading up to the eclipse, there will be several related programs at Library locations throughout the city. During the eclipse, 14 Library locations will show a live-stream from eclipse2017.nasa.gov.
Solar eclipse glasses must be picked up in-person at Library locations - no phone call or email reservations will be accepted. The glasses will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Please limit glasses to one pair per family - the eclipse is over two hours long and there is plenty of time to share.
What's on your mind?Warning: Do not look directly at the sun during the eclipse without eclipse glasses, or severe eye damage may occur. Young children should be closely supervised when outdoors during the eclipse.
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